Lakeside defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator Alexander Black knew sophomore Aquavious Dunbar was different while playing pee wee football.
Dunbar, 6-2, 220 pounds, of Lakeside High School, is still different on the high school level thanks to a combination of unusual size and speed.
He rushed 73 times for 870 yards – 11.9 yards per carry – and 17 touchdowns, and recorded 47 tackles, 7 tackles for loss and 12 pass breakups at safety.
“He can run inside the box, outside the box, can also catch the ball,” Alexander said. “I have him at strong safety.